Experience the Art of World Travel, Fine Wines and Exceptional Cuisine
Imagine seeing a village, a town, a hamlet through the eyes of those who live there, while you wander the streets of off -the-main-road villages that are not on the top 10 sites that every tourist visits to take a selfie, but are real and thriving everyday life. Local markets, boutique shops and gourmet restaurants where the locals gather. Have you ever heard of a touring company giving the option to alter the itinerary to suit the needs of the small group? Probably not. But Artistic Gourmet Adventures can do just that because YOU are the most important part of the equation!
Celebrating our 8th year!
Great News! We are now taking new Registrations for our
2023 Artistic Gourmet Adventures!
Artistic Gourmet Adventures provides luxury week-long travel Adventures for groups of up to twelve guests in beautiful locations around the world. Accommodations during our Adventures include private villas, chateaux, chalets, and stately homes, along with our very own private Le Cordon Bleu-Paris educated chef providing amazing multi-course gourmet cuisine.
And if you have been to any of these destinations in the past, you have not been the Artistic Gourmet Adventures way – Private Villa Accommodations-NO Hotels; Private Transportation-NO Big Buses; Gourmet Meals with Wine Pairings by Le Cordon Bleu-Paris educated Chef Walter Eagleton while dining at Villa-NO Set Dinners in pre-Chosen Tourist Restaurants; ‘slow travel’-NO Rushing to Catch the Bus; Special Surprise Excursions-A Comprehensive Itinerary-Personal Relationships with Locals-Personal Relationships with YOU! Just to name a few!
Gourmet Dining by Chef Walter
2022 Adventures of a Lifetime
The Passions of Portugal
Sunday, April 10 – Saturday, April 16 2022 SOLD OUT
Sunday, April 17 – Saturday, April 23, 2022 SOLD OUT
Sunday, May 1 – Saturday, May 7, 2022 Two Rooms Available
In our six day-seven night The Passions of Portugal Adventure we will be located in the amazingly beautiful and historic Sintra area just north of Lisbon. This area is within close reach of the beaches of the Atlantic Silver Coast, the incredible history packed town of Sintra, the ‘riviera of Portugal’-Cascais- and of course the picturesque city of Lisbon. We will enjoy first class accommodations, Walter’s gourmet meals-with a Portuguese flair, private daily excursions to the best of the area and discover the wine and Port that makes Portugal unique.
D-Day Revisited – 78th Anniversary
Sunday, July 17 – Saturday, July 23, 2022 (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, July 24 – Saturday, July 30, 2022 (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, August 7 – Saturday, August 13, 2022 (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, August 14 – Saturday, August 20, 2022 (SOLD OUT)
Now Booking for 2023!
Join us for a full week of exploring and understanding the Normandy Invasion. Your co-host Dwayne Lee, along with Artistic Gourmet Adventures, will provide a week long Adventure where you will experience for yourself the emotion of standing where the soldiers stood and imagining through your eyes the events that took place. Authentic Normandy accommodations, gourmet meals and daily excursions to the most important sites that remain to remind us today of the price that was paid for our freedom are all included.
The Central Highlands of Scotland
Sunday, August 28 – Saturday, September 3, 2022
One Room Available
On this Adventure we will roam the Central Highlands of Scotland. We will visit a working woolens mill circa 1784, as well as Johnstons’ of Elgin Woolen Mill (famous for weaving Burberry Tartan), sample haggis (if you dare), dine on gourmet food and even take in a pub or two! Of course visiting a few castles won’t be difficult. We will visit a few distilleries, enjoy tastings and even see how the barrels are made in the “only cooperage in the UK”. Hopefully, the heather is in full bloom! Everyone will enjoy Scotland in the Fall. Our Manor House accommodations have been specially chosen for an authentic Scottish Highland week and best of all we are not sharing with anyone else!
Timeless Tuscany
Sunday, September 25 – Saturday, October 1, 2022 SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 2 – Saturday, October 8, 2022 One Room Available
In this amazing Adventure we will leisurely wander the back streets of the ancient cities and small towns in Tuscany, taste the wines of the region, sample olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Le Cordon Bleu-Paris educated Chef Walter Eagleton will treat you to classic gourmet meals and favorites of the region. Our private accommodation for this exciting Adventure is luxurious and full of character. This 14th Century Villa is a magnificent Villa with stately Tuscan architecture and lush green gardens.
The Amazing Coast of Amalfi
Sunday, October 16 – Saturday, October 22, 2022 SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 23 – Saturday, October 29, 2022 SOLD OUT
Come to sunny Italy to the most beautiful coastline in the world! The Amalfi coast of Italy is just minutes away from Naples. Small towns perched on the side of the mountain and trailing down to the electric blue and emerald green sea. The water sparkles with silver and small and large boats sway to the waves of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Your home for the week is a splendid Villa on a cliff overlooking the water. Artistic Gourmet Adventures will guide you on this Adventure of a Lifetime in sunny Italy!
2023 Adventures of a Lifetime
Celebrating our 9th year!
The Passions of Portugal
Sunday, April 2 – Saturday, April 8 2023 Available 3 doubles
Sunday, April 9 – Saturday, April 15, 2023 Available 3 doubles
In our six day-seven night The Passions of Portugal Adventure we will be located in the amazingly beautiful and historic Sintra area just north of Lisbon. This area is within close reach of the beaches of the Atlantic Silver Coast, the incredible history packed town of Sintra, the ‘riviera of Portugal’-Cascais- and of course the picturesque city of Lisbon. We will enjoy first class accommodations, Walter’s gourmet meals-with a Portuguese flair, private daily excursions to the best of the area and discover the wine and Port that makes Portugal unique.
The Colors of Crete
Sunday, April 30 – Saturday, May 6, 2023 Available 3 doubles
Sunday, May 7 – Saturday, May 13 , 2023 SOLD OUT
Sunday, May 21 – Saturday, May 27, 2023 SOLD OUT
The birthplace of both the king of the Olympian gods and of modern European civilization, Crete is a Mediterranean jewel. It’s rich with archaeological and mythological history that’s reflected in its ancient ruins and cultural attractions. Soak up the charming atmosphere of Heraklion’s Old Venetian Harbor or the fortresses and monasteries of Rethymno. The awesome Minoan ruins of Malia date to 1900 BC, and majestic Mt. Ida is said to be home to the cave where Zeus was born.
Sailing the Dalmatian Coast of the Adriatic
Sunday, June 11 – Saturday, June 17, 2023 Available 7 cabins
(New Dates Available as Cabins Fill)
In our six day-seven night Adventure, we set sail from Split to the amazing islands off of Split. This area offers many islands to explore along the Adriatic Coast. The islands offer incredible history from the present dating back to pre-Venetian times. We will enjoy first class accommodations on our private Gulet yacht, Walter’s gourmet meals-with a Adriatic flair, private daily excursions to the best islands, swimming in the Adriatic and discovering the wine and food that makes this area unique.
“Thanks to the big views and Mediterranean climate, any sailing trip on the Adriatic Coast is going to be pretty amazing, but the best ones will see you go island hopping around the Adriatic islands. The Dalmatian Coast has hundreds of uninhabited islands to explore, the water is turquoise and warm and the coastlines are marked by dramatic cliffs in both the fore and background.
The best sailing trips make the most of all this good stuff. Setting a route round the ocean and the islands is great and all, but what’s even better is getting an experienced skipper happy to move with the wind, take you wherever the weather suits.”
D-Day Revisited – 79th Anniversary
Sunday, July 23 – Saturday, July 29, 2023 Available 3 doubles
Sunday, July 30 – Saturday, August 5, 2023 Available 6 doubles
Join us for a full week of exploring and understanding the Normandy Invasion. Your co-host Dwayne Lee, along with Artistic Gourmet Adventures, will provide a week long Adventure where you will experience for yourself the emotion of standing where the soldiers stood and imagining through your eyes the events that took place. Authentic Normandy accommodations, gourmet meals and daily excursions to the most important sites that remain to remind us today of the price that was paid for our freedom are all included.
Taste of Southern Ireland
Sunday, September 3 – Saturday, September 9, 2023 SOLD OUT
Sunday, September 10, 2023 – Saturday, September 16, 2023 SOLD OUT
Sunday, September 23, 2023 – Saturday, September 30, 2023 Available 4 doubles
Sunday, October 1, 2023 – Saturday, October 7, 2023 SOLD OUT
Have you dreamt of staying in your own castle in Ireland?
We welcome you to Southern Ireland. Our accommodations is a true Irish Castle. We won’t share this castle with anyone else! The castle is located in the midlands of Ireland making it an ideal location for day touring to many of the magnificent and magical sites that Ireland has to offer.
The Amazing Coast of Amalfi
Sunday, October 15 – Saturday, October 21, 2023 Available
Sunday, October 22 – Saturday, October 28, 2023 SOLD OUT
Come to sunny Italy to the most beautiful coastline in the world! The Amalfi coast of Italy is just minutes away from Naples. Small towns perched on the side of the mountain and trailing down to the electric blue and emerald green sea. The water sparkles with silver and small and large boats sway to the waves of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Your home for the week is a splendid Villa on a cliff overlooking the water. Artistic Gourmet Adventures will guide you on this Adventure of a Lifetime in sunny Italy!